(a) Briefs. The appealing party in the certifying court must file a brief with the clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals within 30 days after the date of the notice. Opposing parties must file an answering brief within 15 days of receiving the opening brief. Briefs must comply with Rule 38 to the extent that its provisions apply.
(b) Oral Argument. Oral argument may be granted either on a party's request or on the Court's own initiative. Argument is governed by Rule 39.